C1200-8FP-2G – 8x1G PoE+ Ports – 2x1G Combo Uplinks – 120W PoE Budget
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C1200-8FP-2G Description
C1200-8FP-2G is a Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch for compact campus and branch access deployments. It provides 8 10/100/1000 RJ45 PoE+ downlink ports, 2 Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplink interfaces, a 120W PoE budget, 20.0 Gbps switching capacity, and 14.88 Mpps forwarding performance in a fanless internal-AC chassis.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
C1200-8FP-2G |
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Product type |
Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch |
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Downlink ports |
8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 PoE+ ports |
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Uplink interfaces |
2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo ports |
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Default PoE budget |
120W power dedicated to PoE |
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PoE-capable ports |
8 |
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Per-port PoE support |
Up to 30.0W to any Gigabit Ethernet port within the switch PoE budget |
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Switching capacity |
20.0 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
14.88 Mpps |
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Internal power input |
Internal universal AC power |
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Fan design |
Fanless |
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Dimensions |
268 x 185 x 44 mm |
Product Performance
Key Features
The switch supports 8 PoE+ copper access ports with a Cisco-listed 120W aggregate budget, so the endpoint count and endpoint wattage must be checked together.
Each uplink position is a Gigabit copper/SFP combo port, which lets the bill of materials choose copper or 1G SFP media while keeping one active interface per combo pair.
Cisco lists C1200-8FP-2G with 100 to 240V 50 to 60 Hz internal universal AC power, unlike the lower-budget C1200-8P-E model that uses an external supply.
The model is fanless and uses a 268 x 185 x 44 mm chassis, which matters when an 8-port powered switch is installed in a small rack or office cabinet.
Cisco documents web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and Cisco Business mobile app management options for the Catalyst 1200 family.
The model comparison lists Layer 2 switching, VLAN support, STP, ACL, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6 static routing across the Catalyst 1200 models.
Application Scenarios
C1200-8FP-2G fits branch rooms, retail closets, reception areas, and small office racks where phones, cameras, readers, or selected access points must share an 8-port PoE+ switch.
Use this SKU when the uplink decision may be copper today and 1G SFP fiber later, because the official port layout provides two Gigabit copper/SFP combo positions.
The model is relevant when an existing compact access switch needs more PoE headroom than the 67W C1200-8P-E-2G while keeping the same 8-port powered-access footprint.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C1200-8FP-2G | |||
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Product type |
Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch |
Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch |
Managed Gigabit Ethernet switch |
Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch |
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Downlink ports |
8 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
8 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
8 x 10/100/1000 |
16 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ |
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Uplink interfaces |
2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo |
2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo |
2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo |
2 x Gigabit SFP |
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Default PoE budget |
120W |
67W |
No PoE output |
120W |
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PoE-capable ports |
8 |
8 |
No PoE output |
16 |
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Switching capacity |
20.0 Gbps |
20.0 Gbps |
20.0 Gbps |
36.0 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
14.88 Mpps |
14.88 Mpps |
14.88 Mpps |
26.78 Mpps |
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Fan design |
Fanless |
Fanless |
Fanless |
Fanless |
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Power supply |
Internal universal AC |
External power supply |
External power supply |
Internal universal AC |
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Dimensions |
268 x 185 x 44 mm |
268 x 185 x 44 mm |
268 x 185 x 44 mm |
268 x 297 x 44 mm |
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Unit weight |
1.53 kg |
1.53 kg |
1.39 kg |
2.38 kg |
- In a C1200-8FP-2G vs C1200-8P-E-2G comparison, the difference is PoE headroom and power design: both have 8 PoE+ ports and 2 x 1G combo uplinks, but C1200-8FP-2G moves from 67W to 120W and uses internal universal AC power.
- The C1200-8FP-2G vs C1200-8T-E-2G difference is powered access; C1200-8T-E-2G keeps the 8-port and combo-uplink shape but is data only.
- For C1200-8FP-2G vs C1200-16P-2G, the comparison is port count and uplink form: C1200-16P-2G doubles the PoE+ access ports to 16 and uses 2 x 1G SFP uplinks instead of combo ports.
- The which model to choose check should start with PoE wattage, then confirm whether the uplink must be combo copper/SFP or fixed SFP.
Selection Guide
1. Select it for 120W 8-port PoE access
Choose C1200-8FP-2G when the BOM needs 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports and the endpoint load requires the Cisco-listed 120W budget.
2. Keep C1200-8P-E-2G for lighter PoE loads
Use C1200-8P-E-2G only when the same 8-port PoE+ and 2 x combo-uplink layout is acceptable with a 67W PoE budget and external power supply.
3. Use data-only C1200-8T-E when power is not needed
Select C1200-8T-E-2G when the installation needs the compact 8-port Catalyst 1200 shape but no PoE endpoints should be planned.
4. Move to C1200-16P for more powered ports
Use C1200-16P-2G when the confirmed requirement is 16 PoE+ access ports and fixed 1G SFP uplinks instead of an 8-port combo-uplink switch.
PoE Power Planning
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Check Item |
Cisco-confirmed Value |
Planning Impact |
|---|---|---|
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Available PoE |
120W power dedicated to PoE |
The powered-device worksheet must keep aggregate endpoint draw within the 8-port full-PoE budget |
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PoE port count |
8 PoE+ access ports |
Phones, cameras, readers, and access points can be powered on copper access ports within the total budget |
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Per-port PoE limit |
Up to 30.0W to any Gigabit Ethernet port within the switch budget |
A high-draw endpoint can be supported only while enough aggregate PoE budget remains |
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Power consumption with PoE |
110V=145.44W; 220V=141.80W |
UPS and circuit sizing should use the powered-switch draw rather than idle power |
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Heat dissipation |
496.26 BTU/hr |
Thermal planning should reflect PoE load even though the model is fanless |
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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SKU lock |
Confirm C1200-8FP-2G on the purchase line |
Avoids mixing the 120W full-PoE model with the 67W C1200-8P-E or data-only C1200-8T-E variants |
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Powered endpoint budget |
Total phone, camera, reader, and access-point draw stays within 120W |
The switch supports PoE+ on 8 ports but still has one aggregate PoE power pool |
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Combo port plan |
Copper or SFP operation is chosen for each of the two combo uplinks |
Cisco notes that one side of each combo pair is active at a time |
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AC input and cord |
Internal 100 to 240V AC power is acceptable for the site |
The order should not be planned around the external adapter used by other compact models |
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Compact rack hardware |
RCKMNT-CMPCT-1K= is added when 19-in. mounting is required |
Cisco lists this bracket for C1000, C1200, and C1300 8-port and 16-port models |
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1G SFP choices |
Fiber or copper SFP options match the uplink media plan |
The combo uplinks can use Cisco-listed Gigabit SFP modules when fiber or copper SFP handoff is required |
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Operations handoff |
Web UI, CLI, Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app, or SNMP is the intended management path |
The selected operations model should match the Catalyst 1200 management tools used by the site |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 |
Cisco console cable with RJ-45 connector for Catalyst 1200 models |
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CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C |
Cisco USB-C console cable option for Catalyst 1200 models |
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CAB-CONSOLE-USB-C= |
Cisco USB-C console cable spare option for Catalyst 1200 models |
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PWR-CLP |
Cisco power cable restraining clip for Catalyst 1200 models |
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RCKMNT-CMPCT-1K= |
Cisco compact 19-in. rack-mount bracket for C1000, C1200, and C1300 8-port and 16-port models |
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Cisco-listed 1000BASE-SX multimode SFP option with DOM | |
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Cisco-listed 1000BASE-LX/LH single-mode SFP option with DOM | |
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Cisco-listed 1000BASE-T copper SFP option |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C1200-8FP-2G | Product type | Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch |
| Downlink ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 PoE+ ports | Uplink interfaces | 2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo ports |
| Total system ports | 10 x Gigabit Ethernet | Default PoE budget | 120W power dedicated to PoE |
| PoE-capable ports | 8 | Per-port PoE support | Up to 30.0W to any Gigabit Ethernet port within the switch PoE budget |
| Switching capacity | 20.0 Gbps | Forwarding rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| Packet buffer | 1.5 MB | Active VLANs | Up to 255 |
| Static routing | IPv4/IPv6 static routing | ACL scale | Up to 512 rules |
| QoS queues | 8 hardware queues | Management | Web UI, CLI, Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app, SNMP |
| Operating software | Customized Linux OS software | Console port | Cisco Standard RJ-45 console and USB Type C port |
| Power supply | Internal universal AC | AC input | 100 to 240V, 50 to 60 Hz |
| System power consumption | 110V=14.59W; 220V=14.33W | Power consumption with PoE | 110V=145.44W; 220V=141.80W |
| Idle power | 110V=9.75W; 220V=9.59W | Heat dissipation | 496.26 BTU/hr |
| Fan design | Fanless | MTBF | 1,706,649 hours at 25 C |
| Dimensions | 268 x 185 x 44 mm | Unit weight | 1.53 kg |
| Operating temperature | 23 to 122 F (-5 to 50 C) | Storage temperature | -13 to 158 F (-25 to 70 C) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Package contents | Switch, power cord, mounting kit, pointer card |
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